Would A Polyp Show Up On Vaginal Ultasound If The

Posted on Fri, 3 May 2019

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Question : Would a polyp show up on vaginal ultasound if the time of cycle when the lining is 11 mm? I had an ultrasound (see attached) that dorsnt indicate polyp. does this mean all clear? or do i need another one? thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hysteroscopy can detect a polyp.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A vaginal ultrasound scan cannot always detect a polyp. It can detect only a large polyp. But an endometrial lining of 11mm almost rules out a polyp. The polyp is best diagnosed by a hysteroscopy and it is recommended if there is a heavy and prolonged bleeding.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (14 minutes later)

So it most likely rules it out? If continuous, heavy bleeding is an issue, then a saline ultrasound is recommended to be sure? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing in again.

The polyp is not likely. Saline ultrasound will help in case the bleeding continues.

Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee